Trail mix should be easy to carry, satisfying and suited to the weather. A homemade batch also lets you adjust sweetness, salt and cost.
Start with a 40/30/20/10 mix
- 40% nuts: Almonds, walnuts or pecans.
- 30% dried fruit: Cherries, cranberries or raisins.
- 20% seeds: Pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
- 10% extras: Pretzels, toasted coconut or candy-coated chocolate.
For truly hot weather, skip chocolate entirely; candy shells do not make it melt-proof. Pack individual portions in sealed bags, keep them away from heat and account for nut allergies. Compare ingredient costs locally rather than assuming every homemade batch costs half as much.
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